The Law Society of British Columbia has suspended S.D., a practicing lawyer in Vernon, B.C., for five months due to multiple instances of professional misconduct, including the misappropriation of client …
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Workplace News
What employers need to know about Ontario’s new requirements for recruiting and staffing firms
By Mary McIninch On Canada Day 2024, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will implement changes to elevate industry standards and protect workers across the province. With …
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Opinion/Commentary
Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production
By Stevens Azima, Université Laval Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their “promise of difference.” Research supports several benefits associated with …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedLegal Costs
Fresh consideration and legal costs: Court of Appeal finds second contract valid in case against PearTree Securities
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld the decision of the Superior Court in the case of Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc., ruling there was fresh consideration in a …
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A worker who lost his job because he failed to keep a clean criminal record has lost his appeal for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Canada Post’s vaccine mandate for ‘exclusively’ remote workers unreasonable: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that a Canada Post policy, which required employees who worked “exclusively” remotely to be fully vaccinated to limit the spread of COVID-19, was unreasonable. The Union …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Clear employment contracts can reduce liability, if you steer clear of pitfalls: J.P. Karam
There’s a simple reason why employment lawyers encourage HR professionals to use employment agreements with employees, according to J.P. Karam, a partner at Willis Business Law in Windsor, Ont. “It’s …
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Workplace News
Federal pharmacare bill passes third reading, covers essential meds like contraception and diabetes
The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, expressed strong support …
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Featured
Human rights claims against courts, judges, lawyers and Ministry tossed by Ontario tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a woman who brought sex and disability discrimination claims against various courts, judges, lawyers and the province’s Ministry of …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of four new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective June 13, 2024. The newly appointed judges are Michael David Frank, Joseph …